Compassionate LPN - Direct Patient Care & Teamwork

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Towson is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under supervision of an RN or Provider. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and education in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, wound care, medication administration, specimen collection, documentation, and patient-family education.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland LPN license.
• Graduate of an Maryland-approved Practical Nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
• Perform wound care and collect specimens per orders.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Assist RNs and providers with examinations and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and medications.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Manage supplies and equipment inventory.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Maryland LPN license

Maryland-approved PN program

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Towson is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under supervision of an RN or Provider. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and education in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, wound care, medication administration, specimen collection, documentation, and patient-family education.